U.S.-Africa relations

Somalia has been plagued by war, corruption and terrorism, but its leader says he wants to change its course. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joins Judy Woodruff to discuss last week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, infiltration of al-Shabab militants into government, the media and beyond, as well as serious concerns that the president hasn’t achieved the stability his country has sought. Continue reading →

The election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in 2012 was a turning point for Somalia after decades of chaos, violence and poverty. Within months, the U.S. announced it would recognize Somalia for the first time since 1991. But recently al-Shabab militants have ramped up attacks, including a recent assault on the parliament building. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue reading →

President Barack Obama and dozens of African leaders opened talks Wednesday on two key issues that threaten to disrupt economic progress on the continent: security and government corruption. Continue reading →

In other news Monday, President Barack Obama arrived in Tanzania on the final leg of a three-country African tour. The president called for a shift in U.S. policy on Africa to focus more on trade and partnership instead of aid and development assistance. Also, nearly 300 Afghan police officers have been killed in a single month. Continue reading →